Paying for Wesleyan University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $67,016 4.68% $66,736 4.70%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Wesleyan University (Wesleyan) is $67,016 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $66,736. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $58,506. It could cover 87.30% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $30,214 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Wesleyan's 4-year tuition is $287,610, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $381,282.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Wesleyan University is $67,016. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.68% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $70,150 , a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Wesleyan Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$64,022$19,650
2023-2024$67,016$20,504
Change % 2023-20244.68%4.35%
2024-2025$70,150$21,395

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $66,736. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.70% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $69,871 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Wesleyan Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$63,742$19,650
2023-2024$66,736$20,504
Change % 2023-20244.70%4.35%
2024-2025$69,871$21,395

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Wesleyan. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,085. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,085.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,991
2023-2024$2,085
2024-2025$2,183
Graduate2022-2023$1,991
2023-2024$2,085
2024-2025$2,183

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,504 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.35% compared to the previous year.
The Wesleyan's 2024 COA is $88,720 for on-campus living.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Wesleyan
On-campus
Tuition & Fees$67,016
Room & Board$19,034
Personal Expenses$1,470
Books & Supplies$1,200
Cost of Attendance$88,720
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Wesleyan Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Wesleyan?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Wesleyan is $287,610.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Wesleyan 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$68,916$70,870$72,879$74,945$287,610
Class of 2029Fall 2025$70,870$72,879$74,945$77,070$295,765
Class of 2030Fall 2026$72,879$74,945$77,070$79,255$304,150
Class of 2031Fall 2027$74,945$77,070$79,255$81,502$312,773
Class of 2032Fall 2028$77,070$79,255$81,502$83,813$321,641

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $381,282.
Wesleyan 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$91,284$93,923$96,640$99,436$381,282
Class of 2029Fall 2025$93,923$96,640$99,436$102,315$392,313
Class of 2030Fall 2026$96,640$99,436$102,315$105,278$403,669
Class of 2031Fall 2027$99,436$102,315$105,278$108,329$415,358
Class of 2032Fall 2028$102,315$105,278$108,329$111,469$427,391

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $147,258.
Wesleyan 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,778$35,417$38,134$40,930$147,258
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,417$38,134$40,930$43,809$158,289
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,134$40,930$43,809$46,772$169,645
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,930$43,809$46,772$49,823$181,334
Class of 2032Fall 2028$43,809$46,772$49,823$52,963$193,367

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Wesleyan University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Wesleyan
In-StateOut-of-State
Wesleyan University$67,016
Yale University$64,700
Sacred Heart University$48,460
University of New Haven$45,730
Quinnipiac University$53,090
Fairfield University$56,360
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